Internal Auditor (Insurance)

Quess Selection & Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quess Selection & Services is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to strengthen governance and risk management within a leading financial services client in Singapore. The role focuses on independent reviews of business processes, evaluating internal controls, and partnering with stakeholders to drive improvements for operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end audit engagements, assessing controls, supporting annual audit planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in Internal Audit or related function (Audit/Risk Advisory).
• Experience in banking/financial services is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and governance.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end internal audit engagements (planning to follow-up).
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management.
• Support development of annual internal audit programme via enterprise risk assessments.
• Gather and evaluate audit evidence to identify gaps and improvements.
• Prepare audit documentation/work papers per standards.
• Present observations and recommendations to stakeholders for risk mitigation.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Track implementation of audit actions and validate remediation.
• Participate in advisory assignments and special projects as required.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to strengthen its governance and risk management framework. This role is responsible for conducting independent reviews of business processes, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and partnering with stakeholders to recommend practical improvements that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and risk management processes across various business functions.
• Support the development of the annual internal audit programme by contributing to enterprise risk assessments and audit planning.
• Gather, analyse, and evaluate audit evidence to identify process gaps, control deficiencies, and areas for operational enhancement.
• Prepare audit documentation and working papers in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to business stakeholders, facilitating constructive discussions on risk mitigation and process improvements.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports with practical recommendations and ensure timely completion of assigned engagements.
• Track the implementation of agreed audit actions and validate the effectiveness of remediation measures.
• Participate in advisory assignments, business transformation initiatives, investigations, and other special projects when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a similar assurance function.
• Prior experience within the banking, insurance, or wider financial services sector is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, corporate governance principles, and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical thinking, investigative skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings confidently to stakeholders at various levels.
• Able to manage multiple assignments independently while delivering quality work within tight timelines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent will be viewed favourably.
• Exposure to IT audits, data analytics, or regulatory audits would be an added advantage.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work in a well-established financial institution with strong governance standards.
• Exposure to a broad range of business functions and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative environment that supports professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to enhancing organisational controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Interested candidates you may submit your resume in word format to [e-mail]. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.